by David Jones, USA TODAY Sports

by David Jones, USA TODAY Sports

GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida point guard Scottie Wilbekin has been suspended for the second time in seven months by Gators coach Billy Donovan for undisclosed reasons.

The school confirmed the indefinite suspension but did not offer further comment other than it was for a violation of team rules.

Wilbekin, who will be a senior in the fall, averaged 9.1 points and 5.0 assists, second in the Southeastern Conference, as a junior as the Gators finished 29-8 and ranked No. 9 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

He missed the start of last season during his first suspension, which included the season opener against Georgetown - a game on an aircraft carrier docked across from Charleston, S.C., that was never finished because of unsafe court conditions - and two other games.

Wilbekin has been a part of three consecutive Elite Eight teams during his career. He graduated high school in Gainesville after his junior season so he could join the program early.